Handcrafted Felt Nativity Set with Barn from Nepal

This charming set includes the Holy Family – Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus – nestled within a rustic barn, crafted from soft and durable felt material. The intricate feltwork bring the nativity scene to life, evoking a sense of warmth and wonder.

Not only is this nativity set a beautiful addition to your home decor, but it also supports fair trade practices, empowering women artisans in Nepal to sustain their traditional craftsmanship and livelihoods.  Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with this ethical purchase.

Hand-crafted from eco-friendly and biodegradable wool, using azo-free dye.

• 5-piece set includes Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, straw mat and the barn.
• Barn Measures approximately 6 x 5-inches.
• Approximate sizes: Mary is 4.5 inches and Joseph 4.75 inches.  
• 100% New Zealand wool. 
• Due to the handmade nature, size and design may have slight variances.

The first step to creating these beautiful felt pieces begins with gathering some of the world’s finest sheep’s wool from New Zealand. Making felted wool is an ages-old, time-consuming process of bonding fabric with fiber. This is a physical job where the artisan’s scrub, rub, roll and rinse the wool again and again with soapy water.

Once the wool is bound into a sheet and the desired thickness is complete, the felt is laid out to dry. From there, the felt wool is cut and re-worked into many complex shapes and designs. The many sheets of wool might merge several colors to create patterns and layers. This takes a well-trained, talented artisan and is a true labor of love. The end results are colorful, one-of-a-kind textiles that are stunning to behold.